Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$74,918.73 - $112,377.21 Annual

Department:

Department of County Management (DCM)

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 24, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview

Advising. Collaborating. One County. We are seeing a Workers' Compensation Business Partner at Multnomah County! As a Workers' Compensation Business Partner, you serve as a strategic resource that helps the over 5,600 employees navigate the complexities of Workers’ Compensation, ensuring compliance and as a part of the Risk Management team, strive to make Multnomah County a safer place to work.

Under the general guidance of the Risk Services Manager and the Workers’ Compensation Program Manager (WCPM), this position ensures success for the employer’s legal responsibilities related to workers’ compensation self-insured, but not self-administered, claims processing for work related injury or illness under Oregon’s jurisdiction. This position interprets and applies workers’ compensation statutes, County policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and benefit programs to ensure governing rules and regulations align for optimum outcomes for both the County and injured workers.

Primary responsibilities include:

• The primary focus of this position will be responsible for the initial workers’ compensation claims intake and employer required processing based on Oregon statutes and rules

  • Independently, initiate all activity required for new claim set up and distribution

  • Provide technical guidance to managers and business partners regarding workers’ compensation issues

  • Support the objectives of cost containment and financial recoveries for the County’s self-insured workers’ compensation program

  • Assist Workers’ Compensation Program Manager (WCPM) with administering and communicating collective bargaining criteria for injured/ill workers (supplemental pay continuation, PERS Continuation, light duty, reinstatement/re-employment, etc)

• Administer the Employer-At-Injury (EAIP) and Light Duty Programs

• Other duties include:

  • Monitor, approve, and communicate eligibility for medical appointment wage replacement

  • Responsible for internal check processing requirements

Ideal attributes: 

• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships 

• Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay current on assigned tasks

• Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups and the general public, including the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Skill in answering questions, providing information, and performing customer services with courtesy and tactfulness

• Skill in interpreting, communicating, and applying a variety of policies, procedures, guidelines, and methods

• Exhibit thoroughness and attention to detail to ensure deadlines are met and keep stakeholders informed

• Ability to identify problems, take a solution-oriented approach, and put into action creative new strategies for success

• Commitment to principles of confidentiality and ability to maintain confidentiality of records and private information

• Intermediate technological proficiency and can navigate new and complex systems with ease 

Who We Are: 

The Department of County Management (DCM) provides guidance on risk exposure and loss control, manages the County's insurance program, and administers the County's self-insured programs in compliance with applicable laws and County code. Risk Management protects the county's physical, financial and human assets by providing occupational health and safety services and workers' compensation insurance for its employees managing the county's prop